City of Tauranga Pipe Band
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Band Details
| Location | Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1914 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RNZPBA |
| Region | Oceania |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Website | Visit |
About the Band
City of Tauranga Pipe Band is based in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The band marked its centenary in 2014, with its origins going back to 1914, when it was formed mainly by Scots as the Tauranga Scottish Society Pipe Band. Its first parade was at the Tauranga Athletics Highland Games in December 1914 under Pipe Major W. G. Brown.
Over time, the band has also been known as Tauranga Highland Pipe Band and City of Tauranga Highland Pipe Band, before becoming City of Tauranga Pipe Band. It originally wore Gordon tartan, while the modern band wears Roxburgh Red, a tartan associated with the ancient borough of Roxburgh in the Scottish Borders.
The band remains active in New Zealand competition and community performance. It was listed as Grade 3 New Zealand Champion in 2023, and 2024 championship entries showed City of Tauranga competing in Grade 2, reflecting its progress in the national scene.
Leadership & History
No leadership history is available yet.
Grade History
Competition Results
| Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2026 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 2 | 7 | MSR | -4.40 |
| 21 Mar 2026 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 2 | 7 | Medley | -3.58 |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Jenny Mair Highland Square Day | 2 | 1 | Medley | 8.11 |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Jenny Mair Highland Square Day | 2 | 1 | MSR | 6.81 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 2 | 5 | MSR | 0.31 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 2 | 5 | Medley | 0.33 |